Woodland High School Alumnus and Baseball Coach Announced as WHS Varsity Head Coach

Woodland High School (WHS) announced the hiring of Joseph Whitehead as the new Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2016 – 17 school year.

Whitehead, a Woodland native, played varsity baseball at WHS for two years and is a member of the Class of 2008. He attended and played baseball at both American River College and California State University, Stanislaus, majoring in kinesiology with a minor in psychology.

“We are very proud to have such a caring and involved member of the community stepping up this year to lead our baseball teams,” stated Karrie Sequeira, WHS Principal.

Whitehead has been a member of the baseball coaching staff for five years and is a para-professional on the WHS campus.

“I am excited to take on this role and support an amazing group of athletes,” said Whitehead. “The WHS baseball community is incredible and we look forward to a successful season.”

The WHS 2016-17 baseball season kicks off with a home game on Friday, March 2, 2017, at River Cats’ Stadium.